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Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery — in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramount’s settlement with the 12 Democratic state attorneys general who brought the case to resolve the litigation. Paramount has tentatively set next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to close the merger, according to regulatory filings. The companies announced later Wednesday that that’s indeed the plan. The order approving the settlement by Martínez-Olguín was the final remaining barrier to Paramount’s debt-fueled $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, after it had been cleared by regulators in 68 jurisdictions worldwide including the Justice Department. “[T]he Court finds the proposed consent decree represents a reasonable factual and legal resolution of the dispute,” Martínez-Olguín wrote in her order. She determined that the proposed settlement agreement “reflects a procedurally sound resolution.” “The parties reached their agreement following highly contested, however brief, litigation, and they reached their agreement following what they report to have been several rounds of in-depth negotiations,” the judge wrote. The merged Paramount-WBD will bring together two of Hollywood’s biggest movie studios; the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services; and TV businesses including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, Food Network and more. The new company’s entertainment franchises will span Harry Potter, “Game of Thrones” and other HBO hits, the DC Universe, “Yellowstone,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Top Gun” and the Nickelodeon kids’ empire. On Wednesday, shortly after the judge OK’d the settlement, Paramount announced that Ellison has recruited Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as Mattel’s CEO, to be co-CEO at the combined Paramount-WBD. The merged entity’s businesses will jointly report to Ellison and Kreiz. In addition to Kreiz’s hiring, some of the top leadership of the soon-to-be-merged company (whose name hasn’t been revealed at this point) is already taking shape. Casey Bloys, head of WBD’s HBO, is poised to assume oversight of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming business after Cindy Holland announced Tuesday she was stepping down from her role running Paramount+ and other direct-to-consumer. With the deal close, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is expected to depart. Zaslav stands to earn more than $550 million in stock and cash once the Paramount-WBD deal closes, including $34.2 million in cash severance payments. Other top WBD execs anticipated to exit include chief revenue and strategy officer Bruce Campbell and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Martínez-Olguín’s ruling came after merger opponents filed official objections with the court over Paramount’s settlement with the states. The consent decree includes no structural remedies (i.e., divestitures) as California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led the coalition of states in suing to stop the looming merger, had previously insisted on. Among the terms of the settlement: Paramount-WBD is prohibited from selling the Paramount Studios or Warner Bros. lots in the state for at least five years, and is obligated to invest at least an additional $300 million on film production in the U.S. annually. The combined Paramount-WB also must release at least 30 movies for theatrical distribution in the first two years (something Ellison has repeatedly promised he would do) and at least 32 in years 3-5, with a 45-day window for wide-release films. The merged Paramount-Warner Bros. also will be subject to monitoring by a “news editorial independence board,” which will establish “guiding editorial and journalism principles for” for CNN and CBS News.
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posted 9/30/2026 |
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“Big Brother” is ending its Season 28 run with an average multiplatform audience of 5.1 million in live+7 viewers, up 8% from last summer. According to CBS, that’s 46% higher than summer rival “Love Island USA” Season 8 on Peacock (3.5 million). According to the Eye network, viewership of “Big Brother” Season 28 full episodes and live feeds on CBS, Paramount+ and Pluto TV has consisted of 14.8 billion minutes, up 9% (13.6 billion) from last summer. The network also said “Big Brother,” which hit its landmark 1000th episode this season, also scored its most-streamed full-episode summer viewership ever on Paramount+. And its first five Sunday episodes saw consecutive week-to-week gains, CBS reported. As part of its celebration of hitting 1,000 original episodes — the most ever for a primetime series — “Big Brother” was presented two Guinness World Records titles: “Most Episodes of a Primetime TV Series” and “Most Episodes of a Competitive Reality TV Series.” This year, between “Big Brother” and “Big Brother: Unlocked,” the series produced more than 52 hours of programming, the most original hours in franchise history. CBS also said that this year’s “Big Brother” generated more than 25 million social interactions, the most of any broadcast program outside of sports. According to the network, engagement was up 116% (10.1 million vs. 4.7 million last season), viewers were up 162% (257 million vs. 98 million last season) and new followers were up 118% (179,000 vs. 82,000 last season).
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posted 9/30/2026 |
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CBS today announced orders for three unscripted shows: an updated edition of UNDERCOVER BOSS hosted by Drew Carey and two new series: STACKS OF CASH, hosted by Mike O'Malley, and 24 HOUR MILLIONARE (working title) from the executive producers of BIG BROTHER. Targeted seasons, premiere dates and additional details will be announced at a later date. "These orders reflect our commitment to building a deep year-round unscripted slate with formats that are ambitious, entertaining and distinctly CBS," said Mitch Graham, executive vice president of alternative series at CBS. "We couldn't think of a better time to bring back a re-imagined version of BOSS, with Drew Carey serving as our host through undercover journeys that tap into the heart and authenticity of hard-working employees that audiences have always loved seeing. Our new series STACKS OF CASH delivers another fun, appealing family game show and 24 HOUR MILLIONAIRE gives us an exciting new format that feels incredibly groundbreaking in the competition space." UNDERCOVER BOSS: The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 12th season with fan-favorite television personality Drew Carey joining as host and a refreshed take on a beloved format for today's audience. Corporate leaders go undercover within their own organizations to gain firsthand insight into their workforce and operations. UNDERCOVER BOSS is produced by Studio Lambert. Stephen Lambert, Jack Burgess, Abigail McCarthy, Niall O'Driscoll and Tim Harcourt are executive producers. STACKS OF CASH: An edge-of-your-seat game show hosted by Emmy Award-nominated actor Mike O'Malley, where six contestants face off in a quiz-driven battle with towering stakes. Players answer questions to earn uniquely shaped blocks, then stack their way toward a gold line. One wrong move can send everything crashing down. STACKS OF CASH is based on a format developed by Eureka Studios Group Pty Ltd and Seven Network Limited. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Rikkie Proost, Sonya Wilkes, David Tibballs, Ves D'Elia and Ed Egan are executive producers. 24 HOUR MILLIONAIRE (Working Title): From the executive producers of BIG BROTHER, 24 HOUR MILLIONAIRE is an epic series that assembles the most skilled game players and puts them to the ultimate test: 24 nonstop hours of social strategy and physical competitions where one player is guaranteed to walk away with a $1 million prize. Only the best of the best will be invited, and they will be challenged to play an entirely new game where literally every second counts. In this ticking time bomb of strategy and gameplay, they will face off in groundbreaking series where thinking fast is essential; assessing threats is critical and performing under pressure is crucial. With no breaks and no rest, the pressure builds as the clock ticks down over an intense 24 hours, pushing even the most accomplished competitors to their limits. 24 HOUR MILLIONAIRE is produced by Fly on the Wall Entertainment with Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan serving as executive producers. |
posted 9/30/2026 |
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Building momentum in week three, "Dancing with the Stars" scored 7.12 million Total Viewers on this week's "Yacht Rock Night," cruising to a multiyear high with the show's best non-season finale episode in six years - since the Season 29 premiere (9/14/20). "Dancing with the Stars" rose over its prior Tuesday average by +11% (7.12 million vs. 6.44 million) on a competitive night up against the MLB Wild Card Game on NBC (New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox) - standing as the top entertainment program of the night. At 10 p.m., "R.J. Decker" hit a season high in early Live+Same Day Panel Only numbers with 3.20 million Total Viewers, rising +20% over the show's current season average in the first two weeks (vs. 2.63 million). "Dancing with the Stars" is produced by BBC Studios. On next week's "Dancing with the Stars" (Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, streaming next day on Hulu), the ballroom turns up the star power as the 12 remaining couples take on "Mariah Carey Night," with the celebrities and their pro partners dancing to the iconic songs from the legendary singer-songwriter.
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posted 9/30/2026 |
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LOL Returns to Philippines |
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Prime Video welcomes the return of LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines for its highly anticipated second season, premiering on October 30, 2026. Following the success of its first season, the Philippine edition is back with Vice Ganda as host and an all-new lineup of 10 comedians bringing together different generations, backgrounds, and styles of Filipino comedy. This season brings together established and emerging comedic talents from live performance, stand-up, television, and digital content, including Long Mejia, Epy Quizon, Candy Pangilinan, Ethel Booba, Pooh, Donna Cariaga, Chariz Solomon, Esnyr, James Caraan and Charuth. With comedy veterans sharing the room with a new generation of crowd favorites, Season 2 sets up an unpredictable clash of personalities and comedic styles, with each contestant determined to make everyone else laugh without cracking themselves. Returning to the show's hilarious premise, all 10 comedians will be locked in together for six hours, where they must deploy every trick in their comedy arsenal to make their fellow contestants laugh while maintaining a straight face. Viewers can look forward to outrageous antics, spontaneous performances, unexpected interactions, and memorable comedy moments as the contestants test each other's limits. With different generations of Filipino comedy going head-to-head under one roof, even the strongest poker faces will be put to the test and one laugh could send a contestant home. As the competition heats up, the comedians will have to balance two very different challenges: finding new ways to make their opponents break while doing everything they can not to break themselves. Every reaction counts, every laugh could change the game, and the contestants will battle it out to be among the last standing and take home the win. Season 2 also marks the return of one of the original showrunners, Randolph Longjas, with the series coming from Amazon MGM Studios in association with UXS Inc. (Unitel/StraightShooters). LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines Season 2 premieres exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on October 30, 2026. |
posted 9/30/2026 |
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More on "Juego de Villanos" |
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Telemundo has unveiled the full cast of Juego de Villanos Season 1, the House of Villains adaptation set to premiere on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. ET. The second round of villains completing the cast includes Sergio Mayer, Aleska Génesis, Lis Vega, Sandra Itzel, Alex Caniggia, Julia Argüelles, Álex Ghita, Salvador Zerboni, and The Traitors star “Yam Yam” Arocho. They joined previously confirmed villains Yina Calderón, Nahomi Mejía, Plutarco Haza, Luca Onestini, Arleth Terán, David Ponce, Awilda Herrera, Miguelito, and La Casa de los Famosos Season 1 winner Alicia Machado. Hosted by Facundo, Juego de Villanos brings together 18 personalities, all willing to do whatever it takes to make it to the end. In each episode, contestants will have to demonstrate their ability to manipulate, negotiate and outplay their rivals through intense challenges and eliminations designed to test their strategy and gameplay skills. Throughout the season, alliances can shift at any moment, rivalries will intensify and every move will have consequences. Only one will outlast the competition to be crowned Emperador Villano and take home the $200,000 cash prize. Juego de Villanos is produced by Banijay Colombia for Telemundo and is based on NBCUniversal Formats’ House of Villains, under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content, alongside Pancho Calvo, Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Juan Pablo Ybarra serving as executive producer. For Banijay Colombia, Harold Sánchez is the executive producer and Hernán Huñis serves as showrunner. |
posted 9/30/2026 |
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A Game Show... from KFC? |
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KFC’s latest twist on the fast food campaign concept is “Don’t Crack,” a game show special featuring the franchise’s fans, launched in the UK on Wednesday (Sept. 30). The 30-minute episode shows contestants competing in a series of challenges to prove their devotion to KFC’s fried chicken. The 30 contestants are not hired actors, but respondents to a TV and social campaign that posed the question, “How Much Do You Believe in Chicken?” More than 50,000 people applied to be on the show, according to a press release. “We haven’t rented someone else’s audience for this. We’ve put our chicken-obsessive fans on screen, and we’ve given it over 30 minutes rather than ninety seconds, because long-form is what it takes before you genuinely care who wins,” said Monica Silic, chief marketing officer at KFC UK and Ireland, in a release. |
posted 9/30/2026 |
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"Love Is Blind".... from Boston |
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These Boston singles don't do small talk. Meet the Love is Blind S11: Boston pod squad ahead of the season premiere on October 14th - only on Netflix! Singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding, and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the pods. When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this addictive 12-episode social experiment will uncover whether looks, race, or age do matter - or if love really is blind. Boston's never seen this much tea. Meet the Love is Blind S11: Boston pod squad ahead of the season premiere on October 14th - only on Netflix! Starting October 14, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Wednesday across 12 episodes, as these singles embark on their journey of romance and self-discovery: |
posted 9/30/2026 |
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Civilian sports fans now can apply to play the latest version of Jeopardy! after it was revealed that ESPN Jeopardy! is returning for a second season. Disney+ and Hulu premiered the first season of the show in July with stars such as Jon Hamm, Hannah Storm, Manti Te’o and Adam Pally. It now will return with everyday sports fans facing off against one another to win a $300,000 prize. In the first season, celebrities and ESPN talent competed in the tournament-style event for a $500,000 prize for the charity of their choice. Joe Buck, who hosts the show, announced the renewal on Monday Night Football as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The series, which also is available to watch on the ESPN app, is the latest spinoff of the classic game show. It comes after Sports Jeopardy!, which ran for three seasons and over 100 episodes on Crackle; Rock & Roll Jeopardy!, which ran for four seasons on VH1; JEP!, a kid-centric version for Game Show Network; and, more recently, Celebrity Jeopardy! and Pop Culture Jeopardy!, which is hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and moved from Amazon to Netflix for its second season, which debuted in May. There was also a recent YouTube digital edition. ESPN Jeopardy! is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Michael Davies, who exec produces the main Jeopardy!, serves as executive producer. It is shot on the Alex Trebek Stage, the official name of Stage 10 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. |
posted 9/29/2026 |
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Willy Wonka has delivered for Netflix. The streamer has landed a bona fide reality ratings hit with Wonka’s The Golden Ticket after the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed competition series debuted at number two on its English-language TV chart. The series scored 4.6M views in its opening week, becoming one of Netflix’s biggest unscripted launches in recent years This is in line with the latest season of Love Is Blind – season ten set in Ohio – which also scored 4.6M in its opening week. The Kinetic Content show is considered one of Netflix’s biggest unscripted hits (its premiere came before Netflix changed the way it calculates viewers). The numbers bode well for a renewal of the Eureka-produced show. Age of Attraction, Velvet Hammer’s dating reality series that launched earlier this year, premiered with 3.8M viewers in its first week and was handed a quick renewal, although admittedly The Golden Ticket is a more expensive show to produce. Shot in Australia, the series sees 12 lucky golden ticket winners entering the Chocolate Factory to compete for a sweet prize: a lifetime supply of money. As the winners and their partners step through the factory gates, they face a series of series of challenges. There are games, tests and temptations designed to test the competitors physically, mentally, and morally before one walks away with the prize. |
posted 9/29/2026 |
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Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, has died. He was 75. His agent Jay Schachter confirmed the news in a statement, saying “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. “He always had time for them, no matter what. He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly. I’m heartbroken,” he continued. Haskins cause of death was not disclosed. He first played Principal Richard Belding in the Disney Channel series Good Morning, Miss Bliss, opposite Hayley Mills in 1989. After one season, the show was retooled as Saved by the Bell on NBC, where he reprised his role through its four-season run. Haskins returned as Mr. Belding for Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1993 and played the role for seven more seasons, until the show’s finale in 2000. Other acting credits for Haskins included Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Malibu, CA, The Practice, The West Wing, The Rerun Show, The Stoneman, 7th Heaven, Going Down, Red Water, Tangy Guacamole, An Ordinary Killer, JAG, Dead End Road, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Men of a Certain Age, The Bold and the Beautiful, Victorious, Mad Men, Emerald Acres, How I Met Your Mother, Destroy the Alpha Gammas, New Girl, Hot in Cleveland, This Isn’t Working, Bill Nye Saves the World, Abstruse, Enigma, A Bennett Song Holiday and many others. In game shows, he was in the audience of "Dancing with the Stars" and on the panel of "Figure It Out". “[I’m] heartbroken to hear about my old friend Dennis Haskins,” actor Mario Lopez, who played the jock, A.C. Slater, wrote on social media. “He played the principal, but Dennis was the biggest kid on the SBTB set. If you knew him, you loved him — and if there was karaoke, you knew Dennis was getting on that mic! I’m grateful for the laughs, the memories, and the friendship we shared all these years. Rest easy, my friend. You’ll always be part of our Bayside family. ❤" Tiffani Thiessen, who played cheerleader Kelly Kapowski on the show, remembered him on Instagram. “Dennis Haskins was a steady presence in my teenage years, the kind of figure who kept us in line while making sure we knew he was in our corner,” she wrote. “I will always remember his kindness and be grateful for the memories we as a cast got to share with him.” And Lark Voorhies, the show’s wealthy Lisa Turtle, similarly praised Haskins’ kindness. “Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life, which makes losing him hurt so deeply,” she wrote on Instagram. “We shared so much history together from our earliest days, and through it all, he remained a fabulous person, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart. I am truly heartbroken by his passing and will miss his warmth and laughter more than words can say.” Shortly after news of Dennis Haskins' death broke, the actor was remembered online by Dimples, a famous Los Angeles karaoke bar he was known to frequent over the years. "Dennis was a staple at Dimples," reads the Instagram post. "A lot of people thought he owned it, but he didn't. He just loved the place and its people. He enjoyed singing for people, meeting them, and taking selfies with his fans. Dimples closed down about 11 years ago, and people still associate him with his beloved 'second home.' He was known to most as Mr. Belding from 'Saved by the Bell,' but to us, he was much more than that." The post continued: "About eight years ago, he became ill. He had been silent about his fight with Parkinson's, among other health concerns, because he did not want the attention. He did not want to have to tell people. He would say, 'What do I even say?' So I respected his wishes and stayed quiet, and I helped him through his journey into the next chapter of his life. Late last night, that journey ended for him. He is now at peace and is probably entertaining the people in the sky." "What a cool and amazing life he had," the post concluded. "Rest in peace, Dennis. You were very much loved and will never be forgotten." He is survived by a son, named Dustin.
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posted 9/29/2026 |
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SURVIVOR revealed today in a YouTube livestream the 21 new castaways who will compete against each other when the Emmy(R) Award-winning series premieres its 51st edition, kicking off the series' new "Open Era" with a special two-hour episode, Wednesday, Sept. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. The groundbreaking reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 PM, returns with an all-new expanded class of dynamic and determined competitors. The 51st season marks the first of SURVIVOR's "Open Era," in which every twist, every idol, every advantage in the series' history may come into play in any order and without warning. Twenty-six years after it first premiered, SURVIVOR continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will as well as the adventure of a lifetime. Castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji are tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. SURVIVOR, currently nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Reality Competition Program, is hosted by five-time Emmy winner Jeff Probst. The following 21 new Castaways, including a professional wrestler, sociology professor, medical student, baseball executive and farmer, are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime on SURVIVOR 51, where they will test their endurance, strategy and willpower in pursuit of the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize. - Aaliyah Puglia (24; Gloucester City, NJ; chef) |
posted 9/29/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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The volume of reality TV production in Los Angeles has been falling over the last five years and the situation is set to worsen as one of the biggest music competition shows is set to leave the city. Deadline understands that American Idol is moving production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area in Georgia. The ABC show is moving production for its upcoming Season 25, which premieres in the new year, Fremantle, which produces the show with Sony Pictures Television-backed 19 Entertainment, confirmed to Deadline. The source reports that Fremantle is in final talks with a studio complex in the area but that it has not signed the deal. Georgia is one of the main shooting locations outside of L.A. and New York in the U.S. and has been the home for various Marvel movies and shows such as Captain America: Brave New World and Wandavision as well as unscripted series such as Fox’s The 1% Club and ABC game show Press Your Luck, hosted by Elizabeth Banks. It comes after Fox moved production of one of the other big music competition series – The Masked Singer – out of the state and to New Jersey for Season 15. One of the reasons that Fox is moving The Masked Singer is that The Garden State offers production tax incentives of 30% on qualified expenses with up to 40% on certain studio projects and unlike many states, including California, allows all types of unscripted shows to qualify. This is similar in Georgia, which offers up to a 30% tax credit for unscripted and reality television productions that spend at least $500,000 in the state, which is one of the main reasons for the Idol move. Idol’s departure from California will be a blow for reality production in the state. FilmLA recently released data for production in the second quarter of the year and while television rose overall from last year, unscripted productions in LA had 40% fewer shoot days than in the second quarter of 2025. Over the last five years, it has seen a 62.7% drop, per the organization. One thing that will not change: the cast of characters - host Ryan Seacrest & judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood have announced that they will be back. Luke and Carrie announced the news during the Luke Bryan & Friends concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, September 24, while Lionel appeared via video amid his recovery from a recent heart procedure. |
posted 9/28/2026 |
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One of the most recognizable fans in WWE history has died. Rick Achberger, better known to generations of wrestling fans as “WWE Sign Guy,” passed away Sunday, Sept. 27 at the age of 68. Lance Peterson announced the news on social media, remembering Achberger as a great person who loved talking with fellow fans at wrestling shows. Peterson said Achberger had dealt with health issues for the past couple of years and that his condition had declined rapidly over the past month. A specific cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Achberger became instantly recognizable during the 2000s for his red hat, blue work shirt and seemingly endless collection of signs. He attended dozens of WWE events each year and eventually became enough of a fixture that seeing him on television felt like part of the show itself. Tributes quickly poured in Sunday from wrestlers and personalities who had gotten to know him over the years. Many WWE fixtures have commented on Achberger’s impact on them and their work since news of his passing hit Sunday afternoon. Fittingly for someone who was so identified with “the WWE Universe”, John Cena was among them, summing up what Sigh Guy meant to the pro wrestling community: I consider our audience our biggest superstars. Rick Achberger worked as hard as any one of us to spread joy and encourage escaping whatever burden life threw you. Loss affects us all differently. As I process this, I choose to reflect on “Sign Guy” ALWAYS making my days better. Chief Content Officer and WWE Hall of Famer Paul “Triple H” Levesque also reflected on Achberger and his relationship to the product: Saddened to hear of the death of Rick Achberger, known to the WWE Universe as ‘Sign Guy.’ For decades, Rick was a fixture at events holding a sign that expressed exactly how he felt about you that given evening. He will be missed by the entire @WWE family. We send condolences to his family and friends Rhea Ripley added her tribute to Sign Guy late Sunday evening: RIP ‘sign guy’! Its hurts my heart to know that all the cheeky and smart ass interactions we had at the shows together are now just memories… Your presence and hilarious signs always made house shows & tvs so much more fun! Rest in peace my dude �� JBL also remembered Sign Guy as someone who made a positive impact on the wrestling business and eventually became a friend. Former WWE Champion Big E remembered looking forward to spotting Achberger’s unmistakable outfit in the crowd. “Always looked forward to seeing his signature red hat and blue shirt,” Big E wrote, adding that their interactions were consistently “fun and light-hearted.” Bayley shared an especially fitting tribute. She recalled watching Sign Guy on television when she was a child, including his appearance on WWE Confidential, before eventually becoming one of the wrestlers featured on his signs herself. “Felt like I really made it when he started making signs for me,” Bayley wrote. NXT announcer Mike Rome remembered Achberger as “always clever, always fun,” sharing a photo of Sign Guy holding a sign jokingly identifying himself as Rome’s hairdresser. Alexa Bliss responded to Rome’s tribute with her own simple message: “RIP Rick.” Wade Barrett also remembered Achberger as a “top dude” who made him laugh both during his years as a wrestler and later from the commentary desk. His fandom became so famous that WWE incorporated it into mainstream television. Achberger appeared on Deal or No Deal in 2007, where John Cena and Bobby Lashley supported him while Edge and Randy Orton heckled him. WWE reported at the time that Achberger had attended more than 1,000 events. He ultimately walked away with $106,000. |
posted 9/28/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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The initial on-air ratings for The Traitors: New Blood were just OK. But streaming on Peacock gave a big boost to the show’s debut. New Blood, a version of The Traitors featuring non-famous players, drew 2.58 million viewers on NBC for the first half of its two-episode premiere on Sept. 17. The second episode dipped to 1.93 million viewers. Repeats the next night helped some, adding 1.14 million viewers to the first episode’s total and 901,000 to the second. That put the two episodes at 3.72 million and 2.84 million viewers — or an average of 3.28 million. Three days of streaming on Peacock and other delayed viewing, however, put The Traitors: New Blood into another tier. Per NBCUniversal, each episode grew to more than 6 million viewers with multi-platform viewing (including the Sept. 18 repeats). That would mean the first episode grew by 61 percent from its on-air total, and episode two more than doubled. The two episodes also had the largest three-day totals ever on Peacock for an NBC or Bravo show, and the 6 million viewer average makes New Blood the biggest unscripted series premiere on NBC in six years. There’s some logic to the big jump once New Blood hit Peacock: The streamer is, after all, home to the celebrity version of The Traitors, which is one of the service’s most popular shows. It’s also pretty common for network series to add a sizable amount of viewers on streaming — though not necessarily in such a short span of time. Studio Lambert produces The Traitors: New Blood. Host Alan Cumming executive produces with Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Jack Burgess, Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt and Doran Azouelos. |
posted 9/25/2026 |
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This Game Makes No Sense... and That's the Point |
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Two of the most popular faces from Prime Video's Last One Laughing UK are heading to Netflix for a brand new comedy entertainment show built around a game that deliberately makes no sense. Of course, it's Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade who will lead the line-up in Hot or Cold, a series set inside a mysterious institution where contestants tackle challenges with no obvious logic. The pair, who both featured in the first season of Last One Laughing UK alongside the likes of Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett and Rob Beckett, will front a cast of comedians and funny celebrities racing through room after room to be crowned Hot or Cold champions. The premise takes the classic childhood guessing game and hands it to adults who, as Netflix say, "really should know better". Players get no instructions. Their only guide is the room itself, which glows red when they are getting warmer and blue when they are getting colder. The challenges span the simple to the completely absurd as pairs work out what on earth they are meant to be doing. Mortimer, a two-time Last One Laughing UK favourite whose deadpan storytelling has made him one of British comedy's most-loved figures, said: "Spending time with Richard Ayoade is one of my all-time favourite things to do. Closely followed by playing Hot or Cold, so this has worked out brilliantly." Ayoade, best known for The IT Crowd and as a former Travel Man host, offered a characteristically dry response to the show's stripped-back rules, adding: "Although I prefer mild temperatures, it's been instructive to participate in something as binary as this." The series comes from Zeppotron, the production company behind Last One Laughing UK. Executive producer Chris Cohen said the show's baffling set-up suited him perfectly. He commented: "I've spent my entire career in telly walking into rooms and having no idea what's going on, so it's a delight to work with Netflix and finally make a show with that exact premise. We are thrilled to have two of Britain's best in Bob and Richard at the heart of it all." The full line-up of comedians and celebrities joining Mortimer and Ayoade, along with a release date, is yet to be confirmed. |
posted 9/25/2026 |
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